Obtainition

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1
the messy business of getting something, usually after a lot of yelling and bad decisions
I obtained my first car by screaming at the dealer until he gave me a discount.
She obtained a promotion by eating the boss's lunch.
He obtained a pet by stealing it from the park.
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the process of getting something, even if it means stepping on people to get there
He obtained the job by stepping on his coworker’s foot during the interview.
She obtained the last slice of pizza by pushing everyone out of the way.
They obtained the best seats by kicking the other fans.
3
when you get something, usually because someone else messed up
He obtained the prize because his opponent tripped and fell.
She obtained the highest score because the teacher forgot to grade the others.
They obtained the best spot because the others got lost.
4
the art of getting what you want, even if it takes a lot of swearing
He obtained the key by swearing at the lock until it opened.
She obtained the password by yelling at the computer.
They obtained the ticket by cursing the ticket seller.
5
getting something, even if you had to fight for it
He obtained the toy by wrestling his brother.
She obtained the best seat by fighting through the crowd.
They obtained the last cookie by arguing and throwing crumbs.
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